Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies.

5 out of 5 stars

A Marvelous Story Gloriously Told

By
Douglas
on
02-24-13

Bonhoeffer

Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 22 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
5,109

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4,262

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A definitive, deeply moving narrative, Bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was Nazism. After discovering the fire of true faith in a Harlem church, Bonhoeffer returned to Germany and became one of the first to speak out against Hitler. As a double agent, he joined the plot to assassinate the Führer and was hanged in Flossenbürg concentration camp at age thirty-nine. Since his death, Bonhoeffer has grown to be one of the most fascinating, complex figures of the twentieth century.

5 out of 5 stars

A Message That Needs To Be Heard

By
Douglas
on
01-28-13

Church History in Plain Language

Fourth Edition

By:
Bruce L. Shelley

Narrated by:
Adam Verner

Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
844

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
744

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
735

With more than 315,000 print copies sold, this is the story of the church for today’s listeners. Dr. Bruce Shelley makes church history come alive in this classic audiobook that has become not only the first choice of many laypeople and church leaders but the standard text in many college classrooms.

5 out of 5 stars

In depth and fascinating

By
J. Pegg
on
05-16-15

Paul

A Biography

By:
N. T. Wright

Narrated by:
James Langton

Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
882

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
786

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4.5 out of 5 stars
779

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and best-selling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology - transforming a faith and changing the world. For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the Road to Damascus" and made a miraculous conversion from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Christ, has been one of the church's most widely cited saints.

4 out of 5 stars

Different type of writing for Wright is helpful

By
Adam Shields
on
04-25-18

Seven Women

And the Secret of Their Greatness

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Tom Parks

Length: 7 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
482

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
439

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
435

In his eagerly anticipated follow-up to the enormously successful
Seven Men,
New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history's greatest women, all of whom changed the course of history by following God's call upon their lives - as women.

5 out of 5 stars

A Different Kind of Inspiring

By
Samuel Hudnet
on
09-11-15

C. S. Lewis - A Life

Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

By:
Alister E. McGrath

Narrated by:
Robin Sachs

Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
277

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
258

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
252

In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In
C. S. Lewis - A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing.

5 out of 5 stars

Insights with the Benefit of Hindsight

By
Seth H. Wilson
on
01-03-14

Amazing Grace

William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Johnny Heller

Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
974

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
776

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
778

Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This accessible biography chronicles Wilberforce's extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, a battle Wilberforce won in 1807, as well as efforts to abolish slavery itself in the British colonies.

5 out of 5 stars

A Marvelous Story Gloriously Told

By
Douglas
on
02-24-13

Bonhoeffer

Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy: A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 22 hrs and 33 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
5,109

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
4,262

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
4,290

A definitive, deeply moving narrative, Bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was Nazism. After discovering the fire of true faith in a Harlem church, Bonhoeffer returned to Germany and became one of the first to speak out against Hitler. As a double agent, he joined the plot to assassinate the Führer and was hanged in Flossenbürg concentration camp at age thirty-nine. Since his death, Bonhoeffer has grown to be one of the most fascinating, complex figures of the twentieth century.

5 out of 5 stars

A Message That Needs To Be Heard

By
Douglas
on
01-28-13

Church History in Plain Language

Fourth Edition

By:
Bruce L. Shelley

Narrated by:
Adam Verner

Length: 21 hrs and 43 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
844

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
744

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
735

With more than 315,000 print copies sold, this is the story of the church for today’s listeners. Dr. Bruce Shelley makes church history come alive in this classic audiobook that has become not only the first choice of many laypeople and church leaders but the standard text in many college classrooms.

5 out of 5 stars

In depth and fascinating

By
J. Pegg
on
05-16-15

Paul

A Biography

By:
N. T. Wright

Narrated by:
James Langton

Length: 15 hrs and 22 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
882

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
786

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
779

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and best-selling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology - transforming a faith and changing the world. For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the Road to Damascus" and made a miraculous conversion from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Christ, has been one of the church's most widely cited saints.

4 out of 5 stars

Different type of writing for Wright is helpful

By
Adam Shields
on
04-25-18

Seven Women

And the Secret of Their Greatness

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Tom Parks

Length: 7 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
482

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
439

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
435

In his eagerly anticipated follow-up to the enormously successful
Seven Men,
New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history's greatest women, all of whom changed the course of history by following God's call upon their lives - as women.

5 out of 5 stars

A Different Kind of Inspiring

By
Samuel Hudnet
on
09-11-15

C. S. Lewis - A Life

Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

By:
Alister E. McGrath

Narrated by:
Robin Sachs

Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
277

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
258

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
252

In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In
C. S. Lewis - A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing.

5 out of 5 stars

Insights with the Benefit of Hindsight

By
Seth H. Wilson
on
01-03-14

Seven Men

And the Secret of Their Greatness

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Tom Parks

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
908

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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794

What makes a great man great?
Seven Men offers answers in the captivating stories of some of the greatest men who have ever lived. In this gallery of greatness, seven historical figures come to life as real people who experienced struggles and challenges that probably would have destroyed the resolve of most other men. What was their secret?

5 out of 5 stars

I Had Already Read...

By
Douglas
on
02-27-15

Here I Stand

A Life of Martin Luther

By:
Roland H. Bainton

Narrated by:
Tom Weiner

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
385

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4.5 out of 5 stars
341

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Martin Luther entered a monastery as a youth and as a man shattered the structure of the medieval church, speaking out against the corrupt religious practices of the time. His demand that the authority for doctrine and practice be scriptures, rather than popes or councils, echoed around the world and ignited the great Reformation. Accused of heresy and threatened with excommunication and death, Luther maintained his bold stand and refused to recant. In his crusade to eliminate religious abuses, he did more than any other man to establish the Protestant faith.

5 out of 5 stars

The classic Luther Biography well read.

By
Rindt
on
01-14-13

Miracles

What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life

By:
Eric Metaxas

Narrated by:
Fred Sanders

Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
391

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4.5 out of 5 stars
347

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What
Heaven is for Real did for near-death experiences,
Miracles does for the miraculous - provides undeniably compelling evidence that there's something real to be reckoned with, whatever one has thought of this topic before. It provides a wide range of real stories of the miraculous and will engage the listener in the serious discussion that this fascinating and rich subject deserves.

5 out of 5 stars

Great book

By
C. Silvernail
on
11-26-15

The Cost of Discipleship

By:
Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Narrated by:
Paul Michael

Length: 9 hrs

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of Jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the aristocrat? What did Jesus mean to say to us? What is his will for us today? Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, Dietrich Bonhoeffer answers these timeless questions by providing a seminal reading of the dichotomy between "cheap grace" and "costly grace."

5 out of 5 stars

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By
Jennifer L. Conover
on
03-02-10

Jonathan Edwards

By:
George M. Marsden

Narrated by:
Jim Denison

Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins

Unabridged

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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In this definitive and long-awaited biography, Jonathan Edwards emerges as both a great American and a brilliant Christian. George Marsden evokes the world of colonial New England in which Edwards was reared - a frontier civilization at the center of a conflict between Native Americans, French Catholics, and English Protestants. Drawing on newly available sources, Marsden demonstrates how these cultural and religious battles shaped Edwards' life and thought.

5 out of 5 stars

" Inspiring book and we'll narrated!"

By
Amazon Customer
on
06-26-18

Mere Christianity

By:
C.S. Lewis

Narrated by:
Julian Rhind-Tutt

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged

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One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written,
Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. This audiobook brings together C. S. Lewis' legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times."

5 out of 5 stars

Mere Christianity, complex ideas in simple terms

By
Linda M.
on
01-30-15

Church History 101

The Highlights of Twenty Centuries

By:
Sinclair B. Ferguson,
Joel R. Beeke,
Michael A. G. Haykin

Narrated by:
Derek Perkins

Length: 1 hr and 45 mins

Unabridged

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Church history is important because it shows us how God's faithful dealings with his people in the Bible continue in the ongoing life and work of Christ in our world. If you have ever wished for a short book highlighting church history's most important events that will enlighten your mind and pique your interest, this is the one you've been waiting for. Three prolific church historians collaborate their efforts in
Church History 101 to present you with a quick listen of church history's high points.

Institutes of the Christian Religion

By:
John Calvin

Narrated by:
Bob Souer

Length: 67 hrs and 8 mins

Unabridged

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Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on Protestant systematic theology. Highly influential in the Western world and still widely read by theological students today, it was published in Latin in 1536 and in his native French in 1541. The book serves as an introductory textbook on the Protestant faith for those with some previous knowledge of theology and covers a broad range of theological topics from the doctrines of church and sacraments to justification by faith alone and Christian liberty.

5 out of 5 stars

A Must Read/Listen For Reformed Christians!

By
LP
on
09-13-15

The Prodigal Prophet

Jonah and the Mystery of God's Mercy

By:
Timothy Keller

Narrated by:
Sean Pratt

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Unabridged

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The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize. In The Prodigal Prophet, pastor and New York Times best-selling author Timothy Keller reveals the hidden depths within the book of Jonah. Keller makes the case that Jonah was one of the worst prophets in the entire Bible.

5 out of 5 stars

Encouraging!

By
Amelia
on
10-03-18

Holiness

By:
J. C. Ryle

Narrated by:
Ralph Cosham

Length: 15 hrs and 10 mins

Unabridged

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John Charles Ryle’s best known works have been reissued and widely read over many years. The fine qualities of his writings have ensured that his books are still popular and useful. This volume has become a classic work and is known and loved by many throughout the world. In days when evangelical preachers are accused of being either superficial or dull, we have here a great example of one who was neither of these things. As Bishop Ryle applies his texts, the listener will find his soul examined.

5 out of 5 stars

Heavenly Inspiration.

By
slug69
on
10-08-12

The God Who Is There

Finding Your Place in God's Story

By:
D. A. Carson

Narrated by:
Bob Souer

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

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It can no longer be assumed that most people - or even most Christians - have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don’t know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God’s story of redemption. In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of scripture. He helps listeners to know what they believe and why they believe it.

5 out of 5 stars

I will listen to this one again

By
Pamela
on
03-22-13

Christmas Eve, 1914

By:
Charles Olivier

Narrated by:
Cameron Daddo,
Xander Berkeley,
Cody Fern,
and others

Length: 1 hr and 13 mins

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In 1914, the war which was to have been wrapped up by Christmas had - in reality - only just begun, as all sides entrenched themselves deeper into the Great War. Christmas Eve, 1914 follows one company of British officers as they rotate forward to spend their Christmas on the front lines, a mere 80 yards from the German guns. Upper- and working-class men and boys are thrown together into one trench and struggle to survive.

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully "illustrated"

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anonymous
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12-25-14

Publisher's Summary

From number one New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas comes a brilliant and inspiring biography of the most influential man in modern history, Martin Luther, in time for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

On All Hallow's Eve in 1517, a young monk named Martin Luther posted a document he hoped would spark an academic debate but that instead ignited a conflagration that would forever destroy the world he knew. Five hundred years after Luther's now famous 95 Theses appeared, Eric Metaxas, acclaimed biographer of the best-selling Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, paints a startling portrait of the wild figure whose adamantine faith cracked the edifice of Western Christendom and dragged medieval Europe into the future. Written in riveting prose and impeccably researched, Martin Luther tells the searing tale of a humble man who, by bringing ugly truths to the highest seats of power, caused the explosion whose sound is still ringing in our ears. Luther's monumental faith and courage gave birth to the ideals of faith, virtue, and freedom that today lie at the heart of all modern life.

Reformation!

Mr. Metaxes hits a Grand Slam Homerun! His research, writing, and presentation all award winning in my book. I loved reading (listening) to this book. The irony is I spent five years in residence at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana and learned more about the Reformation from Mr. Metaxes in 22 hours of listening (reading) than I did at seminary. I rejoice that learning is unending. I will recommend this book to everyone I know. Thank you again Mr. Metaxes for writing and recording the book.

A Metaxas Hat Trick

To read Luther by Metaxas is to be simultaneously educated, enlightened, and entertained. So much to appreciate: dispelling the myths; recognizing the genius while refusing to shadow the faults; keeping Luther’s driving force (the just shall live by faith in the merits of Christ’s work) in the forefront while explaining the wider implications for Christendom and history. And Metaxas delivers all this and more in a captivating and witty prose. This is my best read in 2017. I have already have given away one copy. I suspect more will follow.

Great Biography of a Man and an Era

Another great biography by Eric Metaxas! I thoroughly enjoyed his work on Bonhoeffer, but I thought it was a bit tedious in its detail. Luther is another very nice book, but it lacked some of the tedious details that were in Bonhoeffer. One reviewer has called this book a "fluff" piece since it did not address the anti Semitic writings Luther made in the later part of his life. However, that reviewer must not have read the book as it does address some of the inexplicable statements that Luther made as an old man. Metaxas offers no explanation, but calls them inexplicable since they went against the 99.9 percent of his other writings. One could call them the work of an elderly man struggling with dementia or the work of an elderly man struggling with a bad temper. It would all be conjecture that overlooks the 99.9% of his other work. This book takes pains to bring to light so many things that we take for granted today like freedom of religion and democracy that were the results of Luther's movement. This book is not simply the re-telling of familiar events in Luther's life, it's meant to show the reader how Luther was the bridge Europe took to modern life. When one reads this book, one comes away from it realizing that Luther really did change the world.

For the mere hilarious table-talks it is worth it..

Once started I couldn’t stop listening.. very detailed life of Martin Luther and his teachings.. I have found myself laughing on more than few occasions of his sayings about life and have also shared few tears on the sorrows of that life.. very well and exquisitely written.. as a Christian I have always had a dark spot on my history of how it all came to be.. and after listening to Foxes book of Martyrs, this is the next best thing.. while i do differ on some theological views mentioned in this book I however greatly appreciate the life and work of Marin Luther.. a must listen..

An outstanding biography

While I had known about the importance of Martin Luther to European History since High School, I had never really looked into his life, read any biographies or studied the theology behind the Reformation. I knew him to be central to the entire Reformation era, even if he was not the first in that movement, but religious history was never one of my main interests when studying that period of time. However a short documentary on Martin Luther’s life that I saw on some streaming TV rekindled my interest in the period and I bought this biography to learn what I could.

The biography astonished me, for several reasons. First, it was so well written that there were times that I just could not stop listening. I expect that in a well written thriller, but not in a biography. Mr Metaxas’ writing is so interesting, the material so riveting and his injection of humor so fresh that this book is a wonder, and is one of the best biographies I have ever read. Second, the book tries to clarify Martin Luther’s writings by explaining what he was trying to say and how it differed from the current Roman Catholic beliefs of the time. Thus I learned much that I did not know, not only about Martin Luther himself, but also about the theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the budding Protestant movement. Third, as the book makes perfectly clear, Martin Luther was a normal human being with all of the fragility and many of the faults of the rest of us. He was not presented as some Protestant saint and, although he was religious to his core, he lived and acted as most other people and his life was quite different from that of, say, Saint Francis of Assisi in that Luther lived in the real world after he left the Monastary.

I believe that as good as the book is, there are some shortcoming. Luther’s attacks on the Jews that took part in his later life are largely glossed over. They are mentioned, but Mr Metaxas attributes them to Luther’s old age. Of course he was not that old, having died at the age of 62, and I think the book would be more complete with a closer look at what Luther wrote on the subject and a better explanation as to why someone who basically founded the idea of freedom of religious views could have resorted to such hate and invective, especially considering how tolerant the younger Luther was in this regard. Also Luther’s famous encounter with The Devil and the “ink pot” that he was supposed to have thrown is hardly mentioned at all. That story is one of the most famous concerning Martin Luther and so its almost total absence in the biography struck me as strange.

It should not be surprising that this book as a point of view. It is very favorable and flattering regarding Martin Luther, and very critical of the Roman Catholic Church as it existed at the time, and even more critical of those leading the church. One of the things that has always amazed me is that Martin Luther was able to stay out of the hands of the Church and the Inquisition, and was never burned at the stake, as was the fate of some of those who preceded him like Jan Hus, John Wycliffe and William Tyndall, although thankfully the latter two had already died before they were burned, Tyndale having been strangled while he was at the stake. The author spends considerable time explaining how and why the political conditions of the time kept Martin Luther alive and well, and that is another reason that I consider this book to be such a good read. It not only covers the life of the man, but also explains the political environment of the time and the reasons he was able to continue writing as well as the theological basis for what he wrote. This is simply a great biography.

Mr Metaxas reads his own book, and his narration is very effective. There are times when his reading fails to flow properly, and times when it is noticeably choppy, but overall he does a very good job narrating his own book. An excellent book, extremely well narrated and full of humor, history, theology and life.

Powerful and Engaging

Eric Metaxas has become my favorite author, and so I could hardly wait to listen to this new biography, especially since I knew that the author would be reading it. It has lived up to every hope I had. What a great story. I’ve come away so thankful for Luther’s devotion to bringing God’s Word and opening the door to the freedom that comes through faith in Jesus to ordinary people like me. Thank you, Eric, for this wonderful book.

Outstanding Book

I really liked how the details of Martin Luther’s life were presented. I felt like I was the author’s best friend and he was telling me all the exciting things he has discovered. The author did an excellent job reading the book and it added to the interest of the book. I enjoyed how the author explored how the world has been impacted by Martin Luther. I will definitely listen to it again and may purchase the kindle version, so I can highlight some of the more insightful sections. Thank you Eric for giving us this book, and just in time for the 500 year anniversary of the reformation.

A spectacular read.

Metaxas struck gold again with this book.From the miticulous research, to the sprinkles of humor, Metaxas masterfully presents this inflection point in human history known as Marten Luther.

I liked it so much, I bought the paper book just so I could have the author sign it at a book signimg.

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Clive Smart

07-24-18

Excellent in every way!

Very happy with this audiobook. The Author reads clearly and passionately. The book is well researched and avoids demonising Luther or simply making a stained glass window out of him! The inspiring Luther comes out clear: his background, ideas and their outcomes comes across very clear. One sees the absolute need for the reformation and nevertheless the real messiness of such a tumultuous but heroic change to Europe. The final chapters offer lessons for today and a reflection on the fruits of the reformation today both for Protestants and even Roman Catholics. The author is fair, not a raging hater of all things papal. So I recommend for inquiring Catholics too.

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Paul, Northern Ireland

09-30-18

Thorough, honest, inspiring and funny

Thorough - it takes in every aspect of his life.

Honest - he had his faults and some were big. He didn't always live up to the truth he preached, and, like all of us, was a bit of a contradiction.

Inspiring - he was prepared to risk everything and give his all for the truth of the gospel. The most powerful institution on earth would not silence him.

Funny - Luther was obviously very witty, which makes Metaxas the perfect man to communicate that. Metaxas has quite a lot of fun with the story, especially Luther's toilet trials and triumphs, the Pope's beloved elephant, and the very strange wedding customs of the time.

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04-15-18

Martin Luther

Loved this book! wry humour made me laugh outloud! More importantly, it told the story well including the good and the bad.

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Julien Coullet

01-23-18

A deep, thorough and clear accounting

Learning the origins and consequences of the changes Luther started and how he felt about it is highly valuable, regardless of what one may think about him. The author & reader managed to make compelling and easy to follow. A must-have for all history enthusiasts, christian or not.

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05-27-18

If you want to meet Martin Luther...

The brilliance of Eric Metaxas is that he makes legendary figures human and accessible, without in any way taking away from their greatness. This he did with Bonhoeffer and this he has done again with Luther. Having listened to both of these volumes I feel I know these 2 great ones, The text is riveting, and the historical analysis inspiring. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a good understanding of Luther and have a good read (or listen) at the same time.

Overall

5 out of 5 stars

Performance

5 out of 5 stars

Story

5 out of 5 stars

Adrienne Ferguson

10-26-17

Brilliant!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. So very well researched and entertaining to boot. Tempted to start all over again.